FINANCIAL SERVICES

BlackRock

blackrock.com Updated Apr 30, 2026 Quality: 100/100

Strategic intent

BlackRock is a global investment management corporation that provides index and active investment strategies, exchange-traded funds, alternative asset management, and enterprise technology services to institutional and retail clients worldwide.

Key market signals

  • 2024-06: Acquired private markets data provider Preqin for $3.22 billion to integrate alternative data into its Aladdin platform.
  • 2024-12: Acquired HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion, significantly expanding its private credit capabilities.
  • 2025-09: Expanded its global executive committee with 20 new leaders to drive long-term strategy and private market growth.
  • 2025-10: Formed the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) with Microsoft, MGX, and NVIDIA, and announced the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers.
  • 2026-03: Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock company, and EQT announced a $33.4 billion acquisition of AES Corporation.

Financial health

  • Q1 2026 adjusted earnings of $12.53 per share cleared the consensus estimate, with net income rising 46% year-over-year to $2.2 billion.
  • Assets under management (AUM) reached $13.89 trillion at March 31, 2026, up 20% year-over-year.
  • Q1 2026 revenue surged 27% year-over-year to $6.698 billion, driven by $130 billion in net inflows.

Impact & compliance

Social Impact Modern Slavery Statement (2024) Sector Risk: medium Scope 3: HIGH SELF_REPORTED

Legal & risks

Over the last 24 months, BlackRock's primary legal risk has centered on a securities class action lawsuit filed in February 2026 against BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (TCPC). The lawsuit alleges that between November 2024 and January 2026, the company and its executives violated federal securities law

Forensic audit — 3 findings

  • ⚠ In August 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas largely denied motions to dismiss antitrust and ...
  • ⚠ In January 2025, BlackRock settled a lawsuit with the Tennessee Attorney General alleging the firm misled consumers abou...
  • ⚠ A securities class action lawsuit was filed against BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. on behalf of investors who purchased sec...

Classifications

Financial Services - Investment Management (90%) Software & IT Services - Enterprise Software (6%) Financial Services - Other Financial Services (4%)

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